Your weekly update with school news, upcoming events, and important reminders to keep our community connected.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate the Colors of the World – May 20 in the Nave!
We’re so excited for our upcoming Color of Nations celebration on Tuesday, May 20th—a joyful collaboration between our Spanish and Music Departments, held in the Nave!
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Primary performance at 4:00 PM (Arrive by 3:45 to the music room)
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Elementary performance at 5:00 PM (Arrive by 4:45 to the music room)
All School Art Show – May 20 in Pecore Hall
Following the Color of Nations performances, we invite all families to head over to Pecore Hall for our All School Art Show! This vibrant gallery walk features artwork from students across every level—a joyful celebration of their creativity and hard work throughout the year in Art class, all under the thoughtful guidance of Ms. Margie, our art teacher. Come be inspired by the imagination of our young artists!
Lower Elementary Invention Fair – May 21 in the Havens Center
Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, from 9:00–10:30 AM in the Havens Center for our Lower Elementary Invention Fair!
Our young inventors will be presenting their semester-long projects, each one highlighting creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for problem-solving. From tackling real-world challenges to dreaming up clever solutions, these student-designed inventions are sure to inspire!
Upper Elementary LAUNCH Showcase – May 21 in the Havens Center
Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, from 12:30–2:00 PM in the Havens Center for the Upper Elementary LAUNCH Showcase!
Using the LAUNCH framework by John Spencer, students have explored passion projects, designed science fair exhibits, and engineered original inventions. These student-led presentations are a celebration of creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning in action. Come see what our innovators have been up to!
SSESH Coffee House – May 22 in the Nave
Mark your calendars for our beloved SSESH Coffee House on Thursday, May 22nd, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Nave! This long-standing tradition is a celebration of student voice and talent—open to all ages and all kinds of performances, including music, dance, jokes, poetry, and more.
SSESH Coffee House Opening – Musical Theatre Workshop Performance
Join us at 4:00 PM in the Nave for a special performance by the talented students of the SSESH Musical Theatre Workshop as they present a lively musical medley! Featuring beloved songs sung by children from favorite musicals and a student-created script, this grand finale is the perfect way to end the evening.
Field Day – Last Day of School!
We’re closing out the school year with a morning of Field Day fun! Students will rotate through games, relays, and treats as we celebrate the end of an amazing year together.
Summer Break Begins!
Summer Break officially begins at noon on Friday, May 23rd. Please remember that this is an early dismissal day with no aftercare available.
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Orientation & Primary Dismissal: 11:30 AM
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Elementary & Middle Years Dismissal: 12:00 PM
There will be no students on campus the week of May 26th. SSESH Summer Camp kicks off on Monday, June 2nd!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
We are so proud to celebrate our 2025 8th grade graduates as they prepare to take their next steps beyond St. Stephen’s. This incredible group has grown into thoughtful leaders, kind friends, and curious learners—and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.
Congratulations to:
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Oliver Crowder – joined SSESH in 6th grade
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Taj Dossa – joined in Orientation
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Jon Eric Froming – joined in 7th grade
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Justin Froming – joined in 7th grade
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Levi Hirtz – joined in Kindergarten
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Raiden Kilroy – joined in Kindergarten
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Zach Morin – joined in 5th grade
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Marcus Serrato – joined in 5th grade
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Evie Zamora – joined in 7th grade
Our graduates have been accepted to the following high schools:
Emery Weiner, Episcopal High School, St. Thomas, Post Oak, St. Pius, St. Francis, HSPVA, Houston Christian, and Woods High School.
We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
2025-2026 Magnus Health
Magnus Health requirements will be open for the 2025-2026 school year, beginning June 1st. Do not update anything in Magnus before that date, as it will be lost when we move the year forward.
Please make note of the following:
- All Magnus requirements must be completed by August 1st.
- Texas law requires all students to be vaccine compliant to attend school.
- For age/grade-specific vaccine requirements and exemption details, visit the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
- Physicals will only be due once upon enrollment and will no longer be required annually for returning students.
- Magnus is now accessible through the SSESH Parent Portal and no longer requires additional login credentials.
I hope everyone has a great summer!
Nurse Christie
2025/2026 At-A-Glance Calendar
Get a head start on planning for next school year! The 2025–2026 At-a-Glance Calendar is now available and includes key dates such as school holidays, conferences, early dismissals, and important events happening before the school year officially begins.
Please note: Dates are subject to change, and a more detailed calendar will be shared closer to the start of the year.
Bulldog Compliments
At St. Stephen’s, we have an easy way for anyone in the St. Stephen’s community to show their appreciation for a faculty, staff, or leadership team member. We call it sending a “Bulldog Compliment.”
Here is how it works. Click the Send A Bulldog Compliment image and follow the prompts. It only takes a few clicks, and you are done.
All compliments are anonymous and will be sent to the person (or persons) you choose to recognize. There is no limit to how many you can send, so be as generous as you wish!